Rock Outcrop Critical Environmental Features Since 1995

Rock Outcrop Critical Environmental Features identified during the City of Austin's development review process. Data was digitized from construction plans, environmental assessments, and staff field observations into a versioned database. Records are available from 1995 onward.

Use Cases

• Map Rock Outcrop feature locations for habitat and biological resource GIS analysis
• Analyze temporal trends in Rock Outcrop identification since 1995
• Cross-reference development review records with Critical Environmental Features data

Strengths

• Data collection spans from 1995 to the present, providing a multi-decade record
• Features were digitized from multiple authoritative sources including construction plans and field observations
• Managed in a versioned SDE database, supporting traceability

Limitations

• No data is available for the period prior to 1995, creating a temporal gap
• Specific data volume, row count, and column schema are unknown
• Potential for spatial bias limited to the City of Austin's jurisdiction

Provenance

Source

City of Austin

Collection Method

Digitized from construction plans, environmental assessments, and City staff field observations into a versioned SDE database using ArcMap.

Time Range

1995 onward

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

City of Austin, Texas